Medical requirements

The issue of a Commercial Pilot Licence is dependant on the candidate passing a Class One Aviation Medical. This medical includes a general physical examination, plus eyesight and hearing tests.

Because an entire career depends on passing this medical, it is generally wise to undertake the examination prior to commencing training.

Age:

You can start CPL training at the age of 16.  The airlines will generally be looking at taking on flight crew at the earliest possible age, generally 21 years. The reason for this is that there are significant costs incurred by the airlines in training you, so they need the longest return of service that you can give them prior to retiring. This allows them to recover the training costs they have invested in you. For this reason you should avoid any delays in getting to a position where you can be applying for a flight crew position.

Qualifications:

Students are required to hold a High School Leaving (HSC) certificate or higher.

Experience:

No previous experience is required.  Some students start the course never having been in a general aviation airplane before.  However, if you would like to try it out before you start, look at our Introductory Offers;